g P.72, 142, 143

Custom button (z) gP.164 Print button (<) g P.200 Mode dial g P.59 Self-timer/Remote control button (Z) g P.105, 106 Rotation button (y) g P.141 Metering button (4) g P.97 Protect button (0) g P.159
Battery compartment cover g P.25 Battery compartment lock g P.25

Tripod socket

Control panel indications
Item 1 Battery check 2 Shutter speed Program shift 3 Aperture value 4 Exposure compensation Flash intensity control 5 Accessory 6 Macro mode Super macro mode 7 Manual focus Super macro MF mode 8 Self-timer 9 Remote control 10 Sound record ,

Indications

Ref. Page P.21 P.87 P.59 P.86 P.126 P.80 P.119 P.103 P.104 P.95 P.104 P.105 P.106 P.117, 118, 153 P.108 P.80
2ooo (1/2000 sec.), 2.5" S is displayed in the program shift mode. F2.8 to F8.0 +2.0, +1.0, 0.0, -1.0, -2.0
1 & (Lights) & (Blinks) MF (Lights) MF (Blinks) Y < R w
11 Sequential shooting mode h, j, l, Flash intensity control
Item 13 Record mode 14 Noise reduction 15 AE lock AE memory 16 Metering mode 17 ISO 18 White balance 19 Flash mode 20 Card 21 Number of storable still pictures/Seconds remaining Error code 30
Indications RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ NR AEL AELE 3, 2, MULTI3 ISO WB !, #, $, #SLOW, HSLOW ,
Ref. Page P.120 P.137 P.101 P.102 P.97 P.125 P.128 P.74 P.31 P.122, 123

Monitor indications

(Shooting mode

Still picture

Item 1 Shooting mode 2 Shutter speed 3 Aperture value 4 Exposure compensation Exposure differential 5 Battery check 6 Green lamp 7 Flash stand-by Camera movement warning/ Flash charge 8 Macro mode Super macro mode Manual focus 9 Noise reduction # Lights # Blinks
Indications P, A, S, M, s, N, m, L, K, J, I 15" to 1/4000 F2.8 to F8.0 -2.0 to +2.0 -3.0 to +3.0 e, f
Ref. Page P.59 P.87 P.86 P.126 P.88 P.21 P.63, P.66 P.75

& % MF O

P.103 P.104 P.95 P.137
Item 10 Flash mode 11 Flash intensity control 12 Drive 13 Self-timer Remote control 14 Sound record 15 Record mode 16 Resolution 17 AF target mark Metering target mark 18 Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining 19 AE lock AE memory 20 Metering mode 21 ISO 22 White balance

25921944, 16001200, 640480, 320240 etc. F2.8 to F8.0 15" to 1/4000 -2.0 to +2.0 WB AUTO, 2, 3, 5, 4, w - z, 1, V ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400 03.12.17 15:30 FILE : 100 - 0030 0"/20"
The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.

Battery check indication

(Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. The indication is not displayed during movie recording.

Memory gauge

One picture taken (Lit)
More than two taken (Lit)

Shoot Wait

Before shooting (Gauge is off)
No more pictures can be taken (Fully lit) Wait until the gauge returns to the status on the left to take the next shot.

(Battery check

If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the control panel and monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.
Battery check Control panel e Lights Monitor Status Lights (green) Remaining power level: high (Goes off after a while) Blinks (red) Remaining power level: low If you intend to use the camera for a long period of time, charge the battery as soon as possible. Remaining power level: exhausted Charge the battery.

Blinks

The green lamp and orange lamp at No indication the side of the viewfinder blink. (The control panel turns off automatically.)

How to use this manual

Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here.

Flash intensity control

You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired.

Mode dial

Adjust the brightness by turning the control dial while holding down # and F at the same time.

2 Press ac to select a tab,
then press d. CAMERA tab d
SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1
b Press b to return to the tab selection screen.

c PICTURE tab

SEt CARD PICtURE CAM
HQ WB CUStOM WB SCENE MODES NORMAL AUtO

c CARD tab

Arrow pad

SEt CARD PIC CAM

OK/Menu button

CARD%SEtUP

c SETUP tab
SEtUP CARD PIC CAM ALL RESEt EV StEP PW ON SEtUP PW OFF SEtUP
Continued on the next page

How to use the menus

3 Press ac to select the
item you want to set, then press d.

4 Press ac to select a

setting. Press e to complete setting. Press e again to exit the menu.

CAMERA

Slider bar Displayed when there are more items on the next page.
DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW

AUtO 200 400

b or e To return to select an item, press b or e.
The green frame moves to the selected item.
Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. You can take pictures by pressing the shutter button in the shooting mode with the menu open. If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set ALL RESET to OFF. gALL RESET Saving the cameras settings (P.162)

Shortcut menus

P A S M r m l k j i mode (for still pictures)

n mode (for movies)

DRIVE MODE MENU WB WB MODE MENU
(Factory default setting)
DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), j (sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and 7 (auto bracketing). R (movies) Selects whether to record sound when shooting a movie. K Sets the image quality and resolution. Still pictures : RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movies : SHQ, HQ, SQ WB Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. P.128 P.120 P.118
TIPS The functions registered in the shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU. You can change the shortcut menus in any mode except n and q modes. gShortcut (P.167)

Taking still pictures using the monitor
With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. You can also check the shooting status, such as the aperture value and shutter speed. Using the camera with the monitor on will shorten the life of the battery. You are recommended to turn off the monitor if you do not need it.
Set the mode dial to P A S M r m l k j i and turn the camera on.
gTurning the power on/off (P.33)

Shutter button Mode dial

f Power switch
When the monitor is off, press f to turn on.
The range of monitor movement is shown on the right. By turning the monitor toward the lens, you can take pictures of yourself with the monitor. Move the monitor slowly within the permitted range.
Position the AF target mark on the subject while looking at the image on the monitor. Take the picture by following the same procedure as for shooting using the viewfinder.
gTaking still pictures using the viewfinder (P.63)
When the focus is locked by pressing the shutter button halfway, the green lamp on the monitor lights steadily. The AF target mark moves to the focused position. If you cannot focus on the subject, select SPOT for the AF mode and then shoot. gAF MODE - Changing the focus range (P.91) # lights when the flash fires.
Flash stand-by/Flash charge This indicates the same status as the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder. Green lamp This indicates the same status as the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder.
TIPS The monitor turned off. If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off automatically. Touch the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the monitor on. The monitor is hard to see. Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines to appear on the monitor screen. In this case, use the viewfinder. To check the area the camera is focusing on If you press f while pressing the shutter button halfway, the area you are focusing on is enlarged. Pressing f once more returns the size to normal. This function is not available in the digital zoom range. gUsing the digital zoom (P.73) Also see the TIPS on Taking still pictures using the viewfinder (P.64).
Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred. Recorded pictures will be saved on the card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the battery is replaced or removed. Never open the card cover, remove the battery or connect/ disconnect the AC adapter while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken. When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow may appear colored. When you point the camera lens toward a bright subject, smears (lines like beams of light) may appear on the image in the monitor. This does not affect recorded pictures.

AUTO, !, # and H SLOW are not available in S and M modes. The flash does not fire in the following situations: In n mode, during sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7), during super-macro shooting, when FUNCTION is set to WHITE BOARD/BLACK BOARD, during Panorama shooting. The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode, especially with wide-angle shooting. Check the resulting picture on the monitor. When a conversion lens is attached to the camera, vignetting may occur. To take flash pictures, use an external flash.
(Auto-flash (No indication)
The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
(Red-eye reduction flash (!)
The light from the flash may make the subjects eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subjects eyes to the bright light and minimizes the redeye phenomenon.

Note Note

The subjects eyes appear red.
After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement. Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness.

(Fill-in flash (#)

The flash fires regardless of the available light. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subjects face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).
The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.

(Flash off ($)

The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.
(Slow synchronization (#SLOW1 #SLOW2 HSLOW1)
The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera movement. But when shooting a night scene background, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization flash allows both a slow shutter speed for the background and a flash for the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod. Otherwise, camera movement may cause the picture to be blurred. In S and M modes, the flash fires at the selected shutter speed.

In n mode, FULLTIME AF does not operate when R(movie) is set to ON. Battery consumption increases when FULLTIME AF is used.
Changing the position of the AF target mark
This function lets you select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark.

Set the AF mode to SPOT.

gAF MODE - Changing the focus range (P.91)
Hold down AF/&/MF and use the arrow pad to move the AF target mark to the area you want to focus on.
In MF or %MF mode, the AF target mark does not move when the arrow pad is pressed.

MOVE SEt

Take the picture.
To restore the AF target mark to its original position (in the center), press e while holding down AF/&/MF on the right screen.

MOVE EXIt

Turning the camera off or changing the shooting mode will return the AF target to the center position. AF target mark cannot be moved when the digital zoom is on.

AF illuminator

The AF illuminator allows the auto focus to focus on dark subjects. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the AF illuminator fires automatically, lighting up the subject. Factory default setting is ON. To turn the AF illuminator off, follow the procedure below.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP AF ILLUMINATOR OFF, and press e.
Even when the AF illuminator is lit, the auto focus may still not be able to focus properly on subject within 80 cm (2.6 ft.) of the camera.

Manual focus

If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus.
Turn the control dial while holding down AF/&/MF and select MF.
MF is displayed on the control panel.
The subject is displayed on the monitor when you release your finger from the AF/&/MF button.
Press ac to set the focus.
During operation, the area in the middle is enlarged. This lets you check whether the focus is correct. The distance indicator on the left of the monitor is for reference only. When the indicator is moved to less than 0.8 m (2.6 ft.), the display automatically switches to the 20 cm (8") to 80 cm (2.6 ft.) display.
The focus is locked at the distance you have set. TIPS How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance Decide the focus in Step 2, then press e. The focus is locked and MF appears in red on the monitor. To fix the focus at the same distance as the focus lock position 1 Press f to turn on the LCD monitor when it is off. 2 Position the AF target mark on a subject at the desired distance and press the shutter button halfway. 3 Keeping the shutter button half-pressed, press AF/&/MF. The distance is displayed on the monitor. MF is selected and the focus is locked at the same distance as when you performed focus lock. Set to AF to return to auto focus.

Even if you move the cursor to the top of the distance indicator, focusing is not possible at ). Adjust the cursor position by pressing ac while watching the monitor. How to take pictures very close to the subject In super macro MF mode, pictures as close as 3 cm from the subject can be taken with manual focus. Turn the control dial while holding down AF/&/MF and select %MF. gSuper macro shooting (P.104)
When the digital zoom is set to x 2.5 or more, the area you are focusing on is not enlarged. If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be changed. Perform setting again.

Metering

There are four ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Select the way best suited to your purpose. Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Spot metering Exposure is determined by metering within the metering target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. gP.97 Multi-metering Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set the optimal exposure based on the average brightness. This method is useful with a high contrast subject. gP.99 Center-weighted metering Meters the brightness over a wide area with emphasis on the center of the screen. This method is used when you do not want to let the brightness of the surrounding area affect the picture. gP.97
Spot metering / Center-weighted metering Selecting the metering area
Turn the control dial while holding down 4 and select 3 or 2.
3 or 2 is displayed on the control panel.

Metering button

Changing the position of the metering target mark
When the metering mode is set to SPOT, you can select the metering area by moving the position of the target mark.
Turn the control dial while holding down 4 and select 3.
Hold down 4 and use the arrow pad to move the metering target mark to the area you want to meter.

Metering target mark

To restore the metering target mark to its original position (in the center), press e while holding down 4 in Step 2.
Turning the camera off or changing the shooting mode will return the metering target to the center position.

Protecting pictures

You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/allframe erase function.
Use the arrow pad or control dial to display the picture you want to protect.
0 Protect button Control dial

Press 0.

To cancel protection, press 0 again.
Displayed when a picture is protected.
Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function, but they are all erased by formatting.

Erasing pictures

This function lets you erase recorded pictures. Single-frame erase erases only the picture displayed on the monitor and all-frame erase erases all the pictures on the card. You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. gProtecting pictures (P.159)

Single-frame erase

Use the arrow pad or control dial to display the picture you want to erase.
S Erase button Control dial

Press S.

ERASE YES NO SELECt GO
The S ERASE screen is displayed.
Press ac to select YES, then press e.
The picture is erased and the menu is closed.

All-frame erase

This function erases all the pictures on the card.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP and press d.
Press ac to select S ALL ERASE, then press e.
CARD%SEtUP ALL%ERASE FORMAt
All the pictures are erased.
ALL%ERASE CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt GO
ALL RESET Saving the cameras settings
This function lets you save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by All Reset are listed on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes. If All Reset is set in one mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both shooting and playback. ON All settings are returned to the factory default settings after the power is turned off. Ex. If the record mode is changed to SQ1 and All Reset is set to ON, the record mode will return to HQ (factory default setting) next time the camera is turned on. OFF The settings made before the power is turned off are saved.

In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP EV STEP 1/3EV or 1/2EV, and press e.
INFO Displaying shooting information on the monitor
This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see Monitor indications (P.20).
Pressing b in the top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (ON).
To turn INFO off, press e again to bring up the top menu and press b (OFF).

When INFO is ON

When INFO is OFF
If the picture has been taken with a different camera, not all the information may be displayed when INFO is set to ON. If u is set to ON, the histogram is displayed regardless of whether INFO is set to ON or OFF. The file number used to specify an image when making non-DPOF print reservations is displayed when INFO is set to ON. gHow to print pictures (P.198)
Histogram display Displaying the luminance distribution of still pictures
During shooting and playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the monitor. You can also display the black and white areas directly on the image. Checking the histogram during shooting enables precise exposure control. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures. The histogram display can be set separately for shooting mode and playback mode. OFF F ON The histogram is not displayed. The histogram is displayed when F is pressed. This function is not available in q mode. gExposure compensation (P.126) The histogram is always displayed. The black and white areas are displayed directly on the image.

ON DIRECT

Ex. Hold down F, when ON or F ON is selected in P mode When the image is bright When the image is dark

Histogram target mark

If the peak fills too much of the right frame, the image will appear mostly white.
If the peak fills too much of the left frame, the image will appear mostly black.
The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance distribution within the histogram target mark.
Ex. When DIRECT is selected in P mode
Red frame: Mostly white area Blue frame: Mostly black area If the area contains both black and white parts, it is displayed in the blue frame.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA u, then choose the histogram display method and press e.

CARD ERROR

There is a problem with the card. Writing to the card is prohibited.

WRITEPROTECT

The recorded image has been protected (read-only) on a PC. Download the image to a PC and cancel the read-only setting. Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a PC.

CARD FULL

The card is full. No more pictures, movies or information such as print reservations can be recorded. There are no pictures on the card. There is a problem with the selected picture and it cannot be played back on this camera. The card cover is open.

NO PICTURE

The card contains no pictures. Record pictures.

No indication

PICTURE ERROR
Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged. Close the card cover.

CARD COVER OPEN

Miscellaneous
The card is not formatted.
Format the card. All data on the card is deleted.
FILE SIZE SELECTED TOO LARGE No indication
Files with a volume of 25 MB or over (movies of over approximately 28 seconds in SHQ mode, 75 seconds in HQ mode or 300 seconds in SQ mode) cannot be copied.
Avoid the images listed on the left when copying.
ZOOM ERROR Lens moved due to an external force.
Turn the camera off by turning the power switch to the off position, and turn the camera on again.

Troubleshooting

(Preparatory operations
Possible cause The power is off. The battery is exhausted. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold. The camera is in the sleep mode. The camera is connected to a PC. Corrective action Turn the power on. Charge the battery. Warm the battery by putting it in your pocket for a while. Ref. Page P.33 P.24
The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond.
Operate the camera (press the shutter button or the zoom lever). The camera will not operate while it is connected to a PC.

(Shooting

Possible cause The battery is exhausted. The camera is in the playback mode. The flash has not finished charging. The card is full. Corrective action Charge the battery. Set the mode dial to any position except q. Remove your finger from the shutter button, and wait until the orange lamp stops blinking. Press the shutter button again. Erase unwanted pictures or insert a new card. Before erasing, download important images to a PC. Charge the battery. (Wait until the card access lamp turns off when flashing.) Ref. Page P.24 P.63 P.75

P.68, 95 P.94

The monitor goes off.
Operate the camera (press the shutter button or the zoom lever). If All Reset in the SETUP tab of the mode menu is set to OFF, the camera settings before the power was turned off remain unchanged. Turn on the monitor, and turn off the power. Select a flash mode other than flash off. If you want the flash to fire on a brightly illuminated subject, set the flash to fill-in mode. The flash does not fire in the sequential shooting mode. Set o in the DRIVE menu. The flash does not fire in the movie mode. Set a different shooting mode. The flash does not fire in the BLACK/WHITE BOARD mode. The flash does not fire in the super macro mode. Set the super macro mode to OFF. The flash does not fire in the panorama mode. Cancel the panorama mode. P.34 P.65, 162

The flash does not fire.

The flash is set to the flash off mode. The subject is illuminated. Sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7) is set. The camera is in the movie mode. FUNCTION is set to BLACK/WHITE BOARD. Super macro mode is set. Panorama mode is set. P.74 P.74 P.108

P.70 P.116

P.104 P.111
Possible cause You are using the camera in a cold environment. The remaining battery power is not indicated correctly.
Corrective action Battery performance deteriorates in low temperatures. Keep the camera warm by putting it inside your coat or clothing. When battery consumption fluctuates greatly, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery warning indicator. Charge the battery.

Ref. Page

The battery run time is brief.

P.21, 24

The green and orange lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink simultaneously.
The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. P.24
(Playback of recorded images
Possible cause A subject unsuited to AF was taken The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. The flash was set to the flash off mode in a lighting condition requiring use of the flash. The lens was dirty. Corrective action Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the subject and then shoot. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently. Select a flash mode other than flash off. Camera movement occurs easily with slower shutter speeds. Use a tripod, or set the flash to AUTO. Ref. Page P.68, 95 P.41
Clean the lens. Use a commercially available blower blush and then wipe with a lens cleaner to remove dust. Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty. Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. If the center of the subject is too dark, the surrounding area emerges as too bright. Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus (). Set the ISO to AUTO or to a low sensitivity: 80. Increase the aperture value. Or set the camera to P mode. Increase the shutter speed or set the camera to P mode.

When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the cameras power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically. This could cause the computer to malfunction, and any image data (file) being transmitted may be lost. Be careful when downloading files for a long period of time. Use the AC adapter (optional) when downloading files. If you connect or disconnect the AC adapter when the camera is connected to the computer and is running on battery power, it may result in the loss of image data on the card or cause a malfunction in the computer. Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter, disconnect the camera from the computer and make sure that the camera is turned off. To avoid computer malfunctions, do not turn off the camera when the camera is connected to a computer. If the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub, operation may not be stable if there are any compatibility problems between the computer and the hub. In such cases, do not use the hub and connect the camera directly to the computer. You can view images using: graphics applications that support the JPEG file format (Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.); Internet browsers (Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.); CAMEDIA Master software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics applications, refer to their instruction manuals. QuickTime is needed for playing back movies. QuickTime is included on the provided software CD. If you want to process images, make sure to download them to your computer first. Depending on the software, image files may be destroyed if the images are processed (rotated, etc.) while they are on the card.

Identifying the OS

Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer.

Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. When the My computer icon is not on your desktop, click Control Panel from the Start menu.
Double-click the Control Panel icon.
Double-click the System icon.
The way the file icons inside the folder appear may vary depending on your version of Windows. If you dont see the icon you are looking for, click on view all Control Panel options on the left of the window.
A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the System: information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press OK to close the window.
If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 ( p.9). Users running Windows Me/2000/XP p.11 Users running other OS p.31

Mac OS (Macintosh)

Select About This Computer from the Apple menu on the menu bar. A window appears with the name of the computers OS. Confirm that the OS is OS 9.0-9.2 or OS X.
Users running Mac OS 9/X Users running other OS

p.23 p.31

Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

Make sure that:

Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE).... 9 Connecting the camera to the computer.. 11 Confirming the computer recognizes the camera. 14 Confirming the USB driver is installed. 15 Downloading images to your computer.. 17 Disconnecting the camera from your computer. 20
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE)
If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver. Follow the instructions below to install the USB driver in your computer. Once it is fully installed, you do not need to repeat the procedure again. If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, you do not need to install the USB driver. Proceed to Connecting the camera to the computer ( p.11).
Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click USB Driver. If the USB driver is already installed in your computer, this option will not appear. This option will not appear if you are using Windows Me/2000/XP. If the installer is not automatically launched, select Run. on the Start menu and then execute (drive letter):/ Information.exe.

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QuickStart Guide

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For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.
UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
Gather your Digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. Youll need these to complete the steps for the camera set-up procedures that follow.
It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital camera.
Digital camera Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion battery BCM-2 Lithium ion battery charger CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM USB cable (gray color) xD-Picture Card
The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: Basic Manual, AV cable, RM-2 remote control, lens cap & string, warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera
c. Inserting the xD-Picture Card
a. Charging the battery b. Loading the battery
The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the battery with the specified provided charger (BCM-2). Hold the battery with its terminals facing the charger and align the battery with the guideline on the charger as shown in the illustration. Slide the battery into the charger.
The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the battery is removed.
Open the card cover. Face the card the correct way and insert it into the rear card slot as shown in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock into place when fully inserted. Close the card cover securely.

Contact area

Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card properly by setting the mode dial to q and turning the power switch to ON. The No Picture message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off by turning the power switch to OFF position.
Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover
Note: The battery and xD-Picture Card compartments are accessed by opening the respective compartment covers.
Slide the battery compartment lock from = to ). Lift open the cover. Insert the BLM-1 lithium ion battery into the compartment as indicated in the illustration here. Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock from ) to =. To remove the battery, make sure that the power switch is aligned to the OFF position and the camera is turned off (the monitor is off and the lens is not extended). The lock secures the battery when correctly loaded.
d. Attaching the strap and lens cap string
Note: To remove, push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.

(OPTIONAL)

Attach the lens cap string and strap to the strap eyelets on each side of the camera as illustrated. Attaching the strap to the camera makes it easier to handle.

Stopper

TURNING ON THE CAMERA
c. Camera Diagram and Controls
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Strap eyelet Self-timer/ Remote control lamp Flash AF illuminator Remote control receiver

a. Turning the camera ON

The camera Mode dial is used to select the various operation modes.

(SHOOTING MODE)

Remove the lens cap. Pull the monitor out and rotate it. Align P with the red line. Turn the power switch to ON. The lens extends and the monitor turns on. To turn the camera off, turn the power switch to OFF.
A/V OUT jack Microphone AF sensor USB connector DC-IN jack
Red line Power switch Card cover

Lens Speaker

Mode dial Self-timer/Remote control button Rotation button Metering button Protect button Mode dial
Battery compartment cover Battery compartment lock
Exposure compensation button Orange lamp Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial AEL button Erase button Power switch Control dial
b. Setting the Date and Time
TIP :To maximize battery life, the Digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. (OPTIONAL)
Shutter button Zoom lever Custom button Print button
QUICK VIEW button Monitor button AF/Macro/ MF button Hot shoe Control panel Tripod socket Card access lamp Card cover OK/Menu button Card button Arrow Pad Monitor Green lamp Flash mode button
Set the date and time before using the camera for the first time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture.
Set the mode dial to P and turn the power switch to ON. Press e. The top menu is displayed. Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d. Press ac to select X, then press d. Use ac to select the date format. Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using d to select the field, and ac to set the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
Camera Settings In Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor

Shutter speed Exposure compensation Exposure differential
Camera Settings In Playback Mode as shown in Monitor
Print reservation Number of prints (Still picture) Movie (Movie mode) Card Battery check Sound record Protect Record mode Resolution Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation White balance ISO Date and time File number (Still picture) Playing time/ Total recording time (Movie mode)
Shooting mode Battery check Green lamp Flash stand-by Macro mode Noise reduction Flash mode Flash intensity control Drive Self-timer/Remote control Sound record Record mode Resolution
Aperture value AE lock AE memory Metering mode ISO White balance White balance adjustment Saturation Sharpness Contrast Scene modes Memory gauge Card Number of storable still pictures AF target mark Metering target mark
Press e twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.

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TAKING PICTURES

a. Taking a Picture with the Monitor
There are two ways to compose your subject: using the monitor or with the viewfinder. Depending upon the shooting situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information.
Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.

d. Flash Modes

This Digital camera features multiple flash modes. Please note that not all flash modes are available depending on the shooting mode selected. Set the flash mode by turning the control dial while holding down #:

No indication !

b. Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder
Set the mode dial to P and turn the power switch to ON. Compose your subject on the Viewfinder.
TIP :When you take a picture with the viewfinder, press f to turn the monitor off.
Pull the monitor out and rotate it. Set the mode dial to P and turn the power switch to ON. The monitor turns on. Compose your subject on the monitor.

Flash Mode

Auto-flash

Description

The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed.
Green lamp # Flash stand-by
Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.

Red-eye Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes Reduction Flash to shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. The strobe effect is normal operation for this mode. Fill-in Flash The flash always fires with every picture.

c. Zooming

This Digital camera features a zoom lens, allowing you to get closer to the action, or for taking wide-angle shots that get everything into the picture.
Push to Zoom out Pull to Zoom in
#SLOW1, Slow Adjusts the flash for special situations requiring slow #SLOW2, Synchronization shutter speeds. HSLOW
Icons representing camera settings appear on the monitor, telling you important information such as the flash and record modes, battery check, and the number of storable still pictures.
Press the shutter button halfway.
With the shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when the # in the monitor or the orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights steadily. When # or the orange lamp blinks, the flash is charging.
e. Number of Storable Pictures
Your digital camera can handle xD-Picture Card from 16 MB to 512 MB. The number of storable pictures depends on the image quality selected. See the Reference Manual for complete descriptions of each recording mode and the storable frame capacity for the various resolution modes and xD-Picture Card capacities.
TIP :To find out how many frames you have left, look for the number in the lower right corner. Remember, you can always delete unwanted pictures to make room for more. (See Step 5.)

Shutter button

The Digital camera confirms the focus and exposure are properly set when the green lamp lights steadily. The # indicator informs you that the flash is recommended and/ or recharging (when blinking); or ready to fire (when steady).
Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out and get everything into the picture. Pull the zoom lever toward T to choose telephoto shooting and get closer to the action.
VIEWING AND ERASING PICTURES

When you are finished reviewing your pictures: Turn the power switch to OFF to turn the monitor off. OR To return to the shooting mode, press the QUICK VIEW button again.

a. Viewing Pictures

With a Digital camera, you can easily view the photos you wantand delete the ones you dont.
Set the mode dial to q and turn the power switch to ON. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase. Press S. Press ac to select YES, then press e.
TIP :Images can also be erased while in the QUICK VIEW mode described in step 5a. This makes it easy to quickly erase a picture that you just took.
There are two ways to access the Playback mode: Set the mode dial to q and turn the power switch to ON.

b. Erasing Pictures

If the camera is in the shooting mode with the lens barrel extended, press the QUICK VIEW button. The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use bdac to scroll through all the images saved on your xD-Picture Card.
The beauty of digital photography is your ability to keep the photos you want, delete the rest, and reuse empty memory space to take new pictures. This Digital camera offers two ways to permanently erase unwanted digital photos: Single-Frame Erase: Deletes only the picture currently displayed in the monitor. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
All-Frame Erase: Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in one operation, except for pictures you have protected. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
Set the mode dial to q and turn the power switch to ON. Press e, then press d to select MODE MENU. Use ac to select the CARD tab, then press d twice to access the CARD SETUP screen. R ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press e. As a safeguard, the Digital camera will ask you to select YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently deletes all unprotected pictures. Select YES and press e.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER
TIP :Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter to ensure a consistent power supply when downloading images.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting it to your computer. Windows 98 users must install the USB Driver for Windows 98 software before connecting the Digital camera to the computer. Refer to the Software Installation Guide for complete information.
Olympus makes it simple to connect the Digital camera to your computer.
Make sure that PC is selected in the camera setting menus (factory default setting). Turn the camera off. Plug the supplied USB cable into the USB connector on your camera and computer as illustrated at right. Set the mode dial to q and turn the power switch to ON. The camera starts communicating with the PC.
INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE
Youve now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus Digital Camera! You are now ready to begin exploring the possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer. Activities such as photo editing, printing, and much more are only steps away!

Additional Camera Features
This Digital camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. Heres just a small sampling. See the Basic Manual for details on these capabilities, and more! Advanced photographic control: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and full Manual modes are available to give you complete control of your photography. 5 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 5 shooting modes to choose from depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Macro Mode and Super Macro Mode: For taking extremely tight close-up pictures. Sequential Shooting: Take a rapid succession of still pictures. Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. Movie Recording: Yes, this Digital camera records movies with sound! Two-in-one Pictures: Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a single picture. Close-up Playback: Enlarge the pictures in the monitor to check details of the selected image. Index Display: View several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once. Protecting Pictures: Prevents you from accidentally erasing photos. Video Playback: View your pictures and movies on a television monitor. Panorama Shooting: Connect overlapping images into a single picture using the panorama mode and Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. Direct Printing: Connect directly to your PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable to print your favorite images easily.
TIP :Remember to complete and return your Registration Card (not provided in some areas), and keep all camera documentation handy.
About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM
Your Olympus Digital Camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documentation. The CD includes: CAMEDIA Master: To download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch and print your digital photos and movies. USB Driver for Windows 98: This utility must be installed to allow the camera to communicate with your computer if it uses the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system. Olympus Digital Camera Reference Manual: A complete reference guide in digital form, saved on the CD in PDF format.
You are now ready to install the computer software.
Open the CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM package and locate the Software Installation Guide in the language you wish to use. Continue to follow the step-by-step instructions for installing the software, and enjoy your new digital photo processing capabilities!
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